Thus, we can understand, in depth, the statement by Ali (as)...

Thus, we can understand, in depth, the statement by Ali (as) wherein he says, “Had the veil been removed from me, it would not have increased my conviction.”[^3] And when he was asked how he worshiped a God Whom he never saw, he said, “I am not one who worships a God Whom he does not see.

Eyes never saw Him, but the hearts saw him through convincing facts.”[^4] Likewise, hearts do find rest in the remembrance of Allah, Praise to Him: “Surely when remembering Allah, hearts find rest” (Qur’an, 13:28), for the heart does not touch on the Divine reality itself; rather, it touches on its effects and actions, finding comfort in the remembrance of Allah. The Almighty has also said, “And Allah’s are the best names, so call on Him thereby” (Qur’an, 7:180);…